Pardon My Take – NFL Week 9 Recap & World Series Showdown

Date: November 3, 2025
Hosts: Big Cat & PFT Commenter (Barstool Sports)

Episode Overview

This jam-packed Monday show delivers rapid-fire NFL Week 9 reactions, deep dives into the week’s wildest games (save the ads/interstitials), running jokes and debates between the PMT crew, plus spirited analysis of a historic Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series. Big Cat and PFT, with interjections from Hank, Max, Zach, and Memes, bring their signature mix of chaos, sharp football insight, and comedy to a Sunday jammed with upset wins, near-miraculous comebacks, coaching blunders, and injury heartbreaks.

Fastest Two Minutes – Week 9 NFL Recap

[03:28 - 13:05]

Big Cat and PFT speed through all the Sunday games, weaving in player puns, pop culture references, and doctored names (e.g. "Joey Fatone Flacco," "Ray J. McCarthy").
Memorable moment: The crew can barely get through some of the more groan-worthy puns, cracking themselves up, especially with "Kyle Manongai Fieri" (fusing Rutgers RB Kyle Monangai with Guy Fieri).

Week 9’s NFL Themes & Chaos

[13:05 - 14:20]

Week 8 was “dogshit” (12 of 13 blowouts), but Week 9 brings 9 out of 11 one-score games and pure mayhem.
Quote: “This is why the NFL – you can never quit it, boys… Over-times. Holy shit.” – Big Cat [13:00]

Key Game Recaps & Takeaways

1. Bears 47, Bengals 42 – The Definition of Chaos

[13:23 - 21:15]

Caleb Williams does it all: 280 yds passing/3 TDs, 53 yds rushing, and a receiving TD. Ben Johnson empties the playbook: “Caleb Williams was Shohei Ohtani today.” – Big Cat [14:28]
The Bears defense gets torched (470 yds for Flacco, setting a record for a QB 40+), almost blows a 14-point lead in 2 min.
Bengals recover an onside kick, block a field goal, and seem to have the win—until Williams-to-Loveland wins it for Chicago.
Zach Taylor’s challenge blunder: “Maybe the worst challenge of the year.” – PFT [17:44]
Main takeaway: The Bears “never win that game” before Ben Johnson.
“5 and 3 is awesome… but the Bears defense needs a lot of work. You can’t give up that many points and say you’re a good team.” – Big Cat [14:20]

2. Vikings 27, Lions 24 – JJ McCarthy Grows Up

[28:21 - 33:47]

JJ McCarthy earns trust, delivers a back-shoulder game-winning throw, and plays his “most starter-y” day yet.
Vikings D stifles the vaunted Lions run game: Gibbs & Montgomery combine for only 65 yds.
“Dan Campbell: ‘We did everything we needed to lose this game… I didn’t have them ready out of the bye.’” – PFT [31:57]
“Soft benching worked!” – PMT consensus on last week’s KOC move with McCarthy [34:32]

3. Steelers 27, Colts 20 – Savage Mode, Defense Resurrected

[34:48 - 43:08]

Steelers “six takeaways” and a reawakened defense after fans held a literal funeral for the D in the parking lot.
PFT plays and mercilessly mocks a viral Colts fan pregame anthem about “breaking Rodgers’ back,” followed by the fan’s apologetic walkback: “You can’t apologize for being savage!” [38:24]
Mike Tomlin “always wins these games” and turned Indy’s NFL-best offense into a turnover machine.

4. Panthers 16, Packers 13 – Meow Mix is Back

[54:31 - 62:19]

Panthers, 13.5-pt underdogs, win at Lambeau — biggest upset since 2023. Rico Dowdle “let Rico loose” performance: 25 carries, 130 yards, 2 TDs (but does “two pumps” in a celebration, gets flagged, leading to a missed XP).
Packers “boomer-bust” offense looks clunky; Jordan Love’s stat line is rough.
“The Panthers might be a nice little story… 5 and 4… and Bryce Young might be Mr. Clutch – his 9 of 11 wins are 4th quarter/OT game-winning drives.” – Big Cat [64:22]
Controversial debate over whether “letdown spots” with teams happen—Max and Hank argue with Big Cat and PFT (letdown spots “absolutely real” per PMT).

5. Broncos 18, Texans 15 – Bo Nix is Tim Tebow 2.0?

[44:07 - 50:55]

Bo Nix starts 1-7 with a pick, but heats up in 4th quarter for walk-off win.
“Bo Nix lets you think you’ve got him, then turns it on and wins.” – PFT [45:58]
Both defenses are “awesome,” but Texans come up short after a controversial unflagged hit knocks Stroud out.
Broncos win their 6th straight—are they legit? Hank isn’t sold: “Not super concerned… would rather play them than the Ravens in the playoffs.” [50:05]

Other Notable Games

Patriots 24, Falcons 23: Drake Maye’s “goofball fumble” nearly gifts ATL a win, but John Parker Romo misses an XP. [94:12]
49ers 34, Giants 24: Mac Jones perfect 14/14 1st half, CMC’s monster day, Jackson Dart flashes but Giants simply out-gunned. Dable forming a “best friends” alliance with Dart to secure his job. [86:21]
Rams 34, Saints 10: Stafford’s MVP case gains steam; Rams hitting stride. [114:29]
Bills 28, Chiefs 21: Allen nearly perfect, defense stifles Mahomes, and PMT wonders if Bills can replicate this in a playoff rematch. [120:23]
Jaguars 30, Raiders 29 (OT): Ugly first half, but wild OT finish; Trevor Lawrence overcomes “diarrhea,” Brock Bowers a monster for Vegas.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

Big Cat on Ben Johnson:
“That’s a game the Bears would lose. The Bears would quit. Ben Johnson has these guys believing in something different.” [15:24]
On Bengals DBs’ tackling vs the Bears:
“Just awful, awful, bad tackling. Great, ballsy play call by Ben Johnson…” – PFT [15:53]
On Panthers’ signature clutch wins:
“Bryce Young has 11 career wins. 9 have ended with a fourth quarter or OT game winning drive. Is he Mr. Clutch?” – Big Cat [64:22]
On Zach Taylor's challenge:
“Maybe the worst challenge of the year.” – PFT [17:44]
Savage Apology Parody:
“You can’t apologize for being savage!” – PFT, mocking viral Colts fan video [38:24]
On letdown spots and “hungry dogs”:
“Letdown spots exist! That’s why hungry dogs exist, Max!” – Big Cat [72:52]

Injury Updates & Angst

Jayden Daniels (Commanders):
- Horrific left elbow injury late in a blowout, hosts live-react in horror, then relief when it’s not a knee. “That is 100% better than a leg… He's out for a while, but that's better than what it could have been." [77:39]
Packers TE Tucker Kraft:
- Knee injury (ACL feared), “having a breakout year” [56:06]
“Why the fuck was Jaden Daniels in the game down 31?” – PFT, questioning Dan Quinn [75:07]

Playoff Picture & Futures Debates

AFC is a mess—Colts, Patriots screwing up the August predictions; Bills, Steelers, Chargers, Colts, Jaguars, Broncos all discussed as who would you rather draw in the playoffs [51:01].
Rams “maybe best team in the NFC, not even a top 3 seed” – Big Cat [116:38]. Stafford MVP buzz begins: “45 TD, 4 INT pace... That would be an MVP season.” [119:02]
"Soft benching" QB strategies get PMT’s approval for helping young signal callers (JJ McCarthy, Brock Purdy) [34:32, 87:59].

Running Gags & Tone

Amish jokes around Hank’s Halloween costume and commitment to the bit [61:59, 72:00].
Savage mode: the PMT crew offers their own Savage statements to riff on the Colts fan video [39:10]. “Just being savage, that’s what guys do sometimes!”
Letdown spots: heated, hilarious debate on whether teams really prep different after a surprising win/loss [61:59 - 74:00].
Multiple references to “Meow Mix” Panthers podcast superstitions [63:06]; PFT and Big Cat want it back now that the team is surging.
Gambling: Major shoutout to Jersey Jerry’s mega-bet on QB rushing TDs, $140k win [111:26].

World Series: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays – An All-Timer

[130:17 - 149:05]

Dodgers win back-to-back, “first since the Yankees over 20 years ago.” “One of the greatest World Series start to finish…” – Big Cat [130:48]
Key Moments:
- Wedgie Rule Drama: Jays lose a crucial run on rare rules enforcement [132:10].
- Base running & sliding blunders cost the Blue Jays dearly.
- Yamamoto’s heroics: “Not human… 3 WS wins, pitched back-to-back days and ended Game 7 – only been done 4 times before.”
“If you’re a Blue Jays fan, you’ll remember the baserunning mistakes for 30 years.” – PFT [131:23]
Memes laments being one stroke of luck away from being PMT's "baseball expert" (correct final at-bat pick).
“Baseball rocks” – Max [139:58]
PMT celebrates Jerry O’Connell’s World Series odyssey as the celebrity cam darling [149:48].

Who's Back of the Week

[151:00]

Joel Embiid – NBA return & fined for “lewd gesture”; then trolls the league (“y’all better start fining refs too”) [152:44]
The Irish (Rugby) – PFT recounts marathon Guinness consumption at Ireland-NZ at Soldier Field (“sold out of Guinness in 10 min”) [155:54]
Coaches Getting Fired – Hugh Freeze axed at Auburn after historic Iron Bowl turnover [157:00]
Rob Dyrdek – Ridiculousness finally canceled, PMT muses on his transformation into Excel-spreadsheet-optimized lifestyle influencer [159:34]

Notable Timestamps for Segments and Quotes

[13:23] – Bears/Bengals Thriller Recap
[15:24] – “That’s a game the Bears would lose…” (Ben Johnson love)
[28:21] – Vikings/Lions, “Soft benching” wins for JJ McCarthy
[38:24] – Colts fan “savage” song & apology, and PMT’s parody
[54:31] – Panthers’ mega-upset, Meow Mix pod superstitions
[64:22] – “Bryce Young… Mr. Clutch” stat
[75:07] – Jayden Daniels injury, PMT live-reaction
[86:21] – 49ers/Giants, Dable “best friends” with Dart
[111:26] – Jersey Jerry’s $140k bet hits
[119:02] – Rams surging, Stafford MVP case
[120:23] – Bills/Chiefs: “Can Bills D do this again in January?”
[130:17] – World Series breakdown start
[139:58] – Max: “Baseball rocks!”
[149:48] – Jerry O’Connell, celebrity cam/celebrity fan bit
[151:00+] – Who’s Back of the Week

Final Thoughts

Week 9 was an instant classic in NFL chaos—comebacks, upsets, letdown debates, playoff futures, and signature PMT silliness. Dodgers-Blue Jays delivered an epic, wrenching World Series worthy of the drama, with PMT giving respect where due ("Baseball rocks!"). Despite losing Jayden Daniels, enduring coaching hot seats, and the usual PMT in-fighting ("you're wrong, loser franchises"), it’s everything that makes the Monday recaps must-listen, must-read content.

Notable Signoff Quote:
“Just being savage, that’s what guys do sometimes.” – Big Cat [39:44]

“We’re officially past halfway of the regular season. Feels like we just started, but here we are.” – Big Cat [165:02]

(Skip the ads, but don't skip this episode if you're an NFL or baseball fan—informed and unhinged, just the way PMT likes it.)

Pardon My Take – NFL Week 9 Recap & World Series Showdown

Date: November 3, 2025
Hosts: Big Cat & PFT Commenter (Barstool Sports)

Episode Overview

Fastest Two Minutes – Week 9 NFL Recap

[03:28 - 13:05]

Big Cat and PFT speed through all the Sunday games, weaving in player puns, pop culture references, and doctored names (e.g. "Joey Fatone Flacco," "Ray J. McCarthy").
Memorable moment: The crew can barely get through some of the more groan-worthy puns, cracking themselves up, especially with "Kyle Manongai Fieri" (fusing Rutgers RB Kyle Monangai with Guy Fieri).

Week 9’s NFL Themes & Chaos

[13:05 - 14:20]

Week 8 was “dogshit” (12 of 13 blowouts), but Week 9 brings 9 out of 11 one-score games and pure mayhem.
Quote: “This is why the NFL – you can never quit it, boys… Over-times. Holy shit.” – Big Cat [13:00]

Key Game Recaps & Takeaways

1. Bears 47, Bengals 42 – The Definition of Chaos

[13:23 - 21:15]

Caleb Williams does it all: 280 yds passing/3 TDs, 53 yds rushing, and a receiving TD. Ben Johnson empties the playbook: “Caleb Williams was Shohei Ohtani today.” – Big Cat [14:28]
The Bears defense gets torched (470 yds for Flacco, setting a record for a QB 40+), almost blows a 14-point lead in 2 min.
Bengals recover an onside kick, block a field goal, and seem to have the win—until Williams-to-Loveland wins it for Chicago.
Zach Taylor’s challenge blunder: “Maybe the worst challenge of the year.” – PFT [17:44]
Main takeaway: The Bears “never win that game” before Ben Johnson.
“5 and 3 is awesome… but the Bears defense needs a lot of work. You can’t give up that many points and say you’re a good team.” – Big Cat [14:20]

2. Vikings 27, Lions 24 – JJ McCarthy Grows Up

[28:21 - 33:47]

JJ McCarthy earns trust, delivers a back-shoulder game-winning throw, and plays his “most starter-y” day yet.
Vikings D stifles the vaunted Lions run game: Gibbs & Montgomery combine for only 65 yds.
“Dan Campbell: ‘We did everything we needed to lose this game… I didn’t have them ready out of the bye.’” – PFT [31:57]
“Soft benching worked!” – PMT consensus on last week’s KOC move with McCarthy [34:32]

3. Steelers 27, Colts 20 – Savage Mode, Defense Resurrected

[34:48 - 43:08]

Steelers “six takeaways” and a reawakened defense after fans held a literal funeral for the D in the parking lot.
PFT plays and mercilessly mocks a viral Colts fan pregame anthem about “breaking Rodgers’ back,” followed by the fan’s apologetic walkback: “You can’t apologize for being savage!” [38:24]
Mike Tomlin “always wins these games” and turned Indy’s NFL-best offense into a turnover machine.

4. Panthers 16, Packers 13 – Meow Mix is Back

[54:31 - 62:19]

Panthers, 13.5-pt underdogs, win at Lambeau — biggest upset since 2023. Rico Dowdle “let Rico loose” performance: 25 carries, 130 yards, 2 TDs (but does “two pumps” in a celebration, gets flagged, leading to a missed XP).
Packers “boomer-bust” offense looks clunky; Jordan Love’s stat line is rough.
“The Panthers might be a nice little story… 5 and 4… and Bryce Young might be Mr. Clutch – his 9 of 11 wins are 4th quarter/OT game-winning drives.” – Big Cat [64:22]
Controversial debate over whether “letdown spots” with teams happen—Max and Hank argue with Big Cat and PFT (letdown spots “absolutely real” per PMT).

5. Broncos 18, Texans 15 – Bo Nix is Tim Tebow 2.0?

[44:07 - 50:55]

Bo Nix starts 1-7 with a pick, but heats up in 4th quarter for walk-off win.
“Bo Nix lets you think you’ve got him, then turns it on and wins.” – PFT [45:58]
Both defenses are “awesome,” but Texans come up short after a controversial unflagged hit knocks Stroud out.
Broncos win their 6th straight—are they legit? Hank isn’t sold: “Not super concerned… would rather play them than the Ravens in the playoffs.” [50:05]

Other Notable Games

Patriots 24, Falcons 23: Drake Maye’s “goofball fumble” nearly gifts ATL a win, but John Parker Romo misses an XP. [94:12]
49ers 34, Giants 24: Mac Jones perfect 14/14 1st half, CMC’s monster day, Jackson Dart flashes but Giants simply out-gunned. Dable forming a “best friends” alliance with Dart to secure his job. [86:21]
Rams 34, Saints 10: Stafford’s MVP case gains steam; Rams hitting stride. [114:29]
Bills 28, Chiefs 21: Allen nearly perfect, defense stifles Mahomes, and PMT wonders if Bills can replicate this in a playoff rematch. [120:23]
Jaguars 30, Raiders 29 (OT): Ugly first half, but wild OT finish; Trevor Lawrence overcomes “diarrhea,” Brock Bowers a monster for Vegas.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

Big Cat on Ben Johnson:
“That’s a game the Bears would lose. The Bears would quit. Ben Johnson has these guys believing in something different.” [15:24]
On Bengals DBs’ tackling vs the Bears:
“Just awful, awful, bad tackling. Great, ballsy play call by Ben Johnson…” – PFT [15:53]
On Panthers’ signature clutch wins:
“Bryce Young has 11 career wins. 9 have ended with a fourth quarter or OT game winning drive. Is he Mr. Clutch?” – Big Cat [64:22]
On Zach Taylor's challenge:
“Maybe the worst challenge of the year.” – PFT [17:44]
Savage Apology Parody:
“You can’t apologize for being savage!” – PFT, mocking viral Colts fan video [38:24]
On letdown spots and “hungry dogs”:
“Letdown spots exist! That’s why hungry dogs exist, Max!” – Big Cat [72:52]

Injury Updates & Angst

Jayden Daniels (Commanders):
- Horrific left elbow injury late in a blowout, hosts live-react in horror, then relief when it’s not a knee. “That is 100% better than a leg… He's out for a while, but that's better than what it could have been." [77:39]
Packers TE Tucker Kraft:
- Knee injury (ACL feared), “having a breakout year” [56:06]
“Why the fuck was Jaden Daniels in the game down 31?” – PFT, questioning Dan Quinn [75:07]

Playoff Picture & Futures Debates

AFC is a mess—Colts, Patriots screwing up the August predictions; Bills, Steelers, Chargers, Colts, Jaguars, Broncos all discussed as who would you rather draw in the playoffs [51:01].
Rams “maybe best team in the NFC, not even a top 3 seed” – Big Cat [116:38]. Stafford MVP buzz begins: “45 TD, 4 INT pace... That would be an MVP season.” [119:02]
"Soft benching" QB strategies get PMT’s approval for helping young signal callers (JJ McCarthy, Brock Purdy) [34:32, 87:59].

Running Gags & Tone

Amish jokes around Hank’s Halloween costume and commitment to the bit [61:59, 72:00].
Savage mode: the PMT crew offers their own Savage statements to riff on the Colts fan video [39:10]. “Just being savage, that’s what guys do sometimes!”
Letdown spots: heated, hilarious debate on whether teams really prep different after a surprising win/loss [61:59 - 74:00].
Multiple references to “Meow Mix” Panthers podcast superstitions [63:06]; PFT and Big Cat want it back now that the team is surging.
Gambling: Major shoutout to Jersey Jerry’s mega-bet on QB rushing TDs, $140k win [111:26].

World Series: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays – An All-Timer

[130:17 - 149:05]

Dodgers win back-to-back, “first since the Yankees over 20 years ago.” “One of the greatest World Series start to finish…” – Big Cat [130:48]
Key Moments:
- Wedgie Rule Drama: Jays lose a crucial run on rare rules enforcement [132:10].
- Base running & sliding blunders cost the Blue Jays dearly.
- Yamamoto’s heroics: “Not human… 3 WS wins, pitched back-to-back days and ended Game 7 – only been done 4 times before.”
“If you’re a Blue Jays fan, you’ll remember the baserunning mistakes for 30 years.” – PFT [131:23]
Memes laments being one stroke of luck away from being PMT's "baseball expert" (correct final at-bat pick).
“Baseball rocks” – Max [139:58]
PMT celebrates Jerry O’Connell’s World Series odyssey as the celebrity cam darling [149:48].

Who's Back of the Week

[151:00]

Joel Embiid – NBA return & fined for “lewd gesture”; then trolls the league (“y’all better start fining refs too”) [152:44]
The Irish (Rugby) – PFT recounts marathon Guinness consumption at Ireland-NZ at Soldier Field (“sold out of Guinness in 10 min”) [155:54]
Coaches Getting Fired – Hugh Freeze axed at Auburn after historic Iron Bowl turnover [157:00]
Rob Dyrdek – Ridiculousness finally canceled, PMT muses on his transformation into Excel-spreadsheet-optimized lifestyle influencer [159:34]

Notable Timestamps for Segments and Quotes

[13:23] – Bears/Bengals Thriller Recap
[15:24] – “That’s a game the Bears would lose…” (Ben Johnson love)
[28:21] – Vikings/Lions, “Soft benching” wins for JJ McCarthy
[38:24] – Colts fan “savage” song & apology, and PMT’s parody
[54:31] – Panthers’ mega-upset, Meow Mix pod superstitions
[64:22] – “Bryce Young… Mr. Clutch” stat
[75:07] – Jayden Daniels injury, PMT live-reaction
[86:21] – 49ers/Giants, Dable “best friends” with Dart
[111:26] – Jersey Jerry’s $140k bet hits
[119:02] – Rams surging, Stafford MVP case
[120:23] – Bills/Chiefs: “Can Bills D do this again in January?”
[130:17] – World Series breakdown start
[139:58] – Max: “Baseball rocks!”
[149:48] – Jerry O’Connell, celebrity cam/celebrity fan bit
[151:00+] – Who’s Back of the Week

Final Thoughts

Notable Signoff Quote:
“Just being savage, that’s what guys do sometimes.” – Big Cat [39:44]

“We’re officially past halfway of the regular season. Feels like we just started, but here we are.” – Big Cat [165:02]

(Skip the ads, but don't skip this episode if you're an NFL or baseball fan—informed and unhinged, just the way PMT likes it.)

NFL Week 9, Fastest 2 Minutes, Bears/Bengals Thriller, Bills Big Win Over The Chiefs, Jayden Daniels Injury, An Incredible World Series + Who's Back

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Summary

Pardon My Take – NFL Week 9 Recap & World Series Showdown

Episode Overview

Fastest Two Minutes – Week 9 NFL Recap

Week 9’s NFL Themes & Chaos

Key Game Recaps & Takeaways

1. Bears 47, Bengals 42 – The Definition of Chaos

2. Vikings 27, Lions 24 – JJ McCarthy Grows Up

3. Steelers 27, Colts 20 – Savage Mode, Defense Resurrected

4. Panthers 16, Packers 13 – Meow Mix is Back

5. Broncos 18, Texans 15 – Bo Nix is Tim Tebow 2.0?

Other Notable Games

Memorable Quotes & Moments

Injury Updates & Angst

Playoff Picture & Futures Debates

Running Gags & Tone

World Series: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays – An All-Timer

Who's Back of the Week

Notable Timestamps for Segments and Quotes

Final Thoughts

Summary

Pardon My Take – NFL Week 9 Recap & World Series Showdown

Episode Overview

Fastest Two Minutes – Week 9 NFL Recap

Week 9’s NFL Themes & Chaos

Key Game Recaps & Takeaways

1. Bears 47, Bengals 42 – The Definition of Chaos

2. Vikings 27, Lions 24 – JJ McCarthy Grows Up

3. Steelers 27, Colts 20 – Savage Mode, Defense Resurrected

4. Panthers 16, Packers 13 – Meow Mix is Back

5. Broncos 18, Texans 15 – Bo Nix is Tim Tebow 2.0?

Other Notable Games

Memorable Quotes & Moments

Injury Updates & Angst

Playoff Picture & Futures Debates

Running Gags & Tone

World Series: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays – An All-Timer

Who's Back of the Week

Notable Timestamps for Segments and Quotes

Final Thoughts